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The '''80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannon''' is a weapon carried on [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity|booster frames]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=Waypoint|[[Halo Waypoint]] {{C|[[Xbox 360]] app-only}}|Booster Frame|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Technology#Booster_Frame}}{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=266}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=161}} | |||
The | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The weapon consists of a seven-barrelled belt-fed rotary cannon, capable of firing 80mm munitions at nearby targets with an extremely high rate of fire. The turret assembly is mounted to its host craft via the use of a ball mount, which is then connected to a mechanical arm.{{Ref/Reuse|Package}} | |||
===Usage=== | |||
The weapon is primarily mounted on the underside of the [[OF92 Booster Frame]], with one mounted on each side of the craft underneath the wings. It can be used by Booster Frames engaging infantry inside starship [[hangar bay]]s, or [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA-outfitted]] troops.{{Ref/Reuse|Package}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE5|HE|Issue=5}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[The Package]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC heavy weapons}} | {{UNSC heavy weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Autocannons]] | [[Category:Autocannons]] | ||
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The 80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannon is a weapon carried on UNSC booster frames.[2][5][3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The weapon consists of a seven-barrelled belt-fed rotary cannon, capable of firing 80mm munitions at nearby targets with an extremely high rate of fire. The turret assembly is mounted to its host craft via the use of a ball mount, which is then connected to a mechanical arm.[1]
Usage[edit]
The weapon is primarily mounted on the underside of the OF92 Booster Frame, with one mounted on each side of the craft underneath the wings. It can be used by Booster Frames engaging infantry inside starship hangar bays, or EVA-outfitted troops.[1][4]
Gallery[edit]
Ammo being loaded into the 80mm Rotary Cannons.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Legends
- The Package (First appearance)
- Halo: Escalation
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Legends - The Package (animated short)
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint (Xbox 360 app-only), Booster Frame [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 161
- ^ a b Halo: Escalation, issue 5
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 266
